[MOTIVATION OF MEDICAL STAFF DURING THE SPREAD OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC].

The article is devoted to the consideration of the issues of motivation of medical personnel to work effectively in an extreme situation of a pandemic (COVID-19). The paper presents a sociological analysis of the working conditions of medical workers in the situation of the spread of a new coronavirus infection and the problems faced by medical workers in providing medical care in a pandemic. A content analysis of Russian regulatory documents regulating the requirements for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of coronavirus was carried out. A survey was conducted by the method of a semi-formalized interview from June 15 to June 30, 2020 among employees of medical organizations. The authors analyzed the results of the study and concluded that medical workers remain the main resource in the fight against a new pandemic, and, unfortunately, one of the most vulnerable groups.

[On the Need for Psychological Support for Citizens in the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic].

The article deals with issues related to the psychological support of citizens during the most acute periods of the COVID-19 pandemic. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, global statistics on mental illness and disorders (including neurological and substance use disorders; suicide risk and related psychosocial and cognitive impairments) were already disappointing. In this connection, the world economy is suffering serious financial losses, and the social sphere is faced with the need to organize socio-psychological support and rehabilitation of citizens experiencing certain psychological problems. The purpose of this work is to present data reflecting the work of psychiatrists and psychologists in providing counseling and rehabilitation psychological assistance to citizens during the COVID-19 pandemic through indicators of the depth of anxiety of citizens who applied for appropriate services.

[Basic aspects of organizing medical training in the context of a coronavirus pandemic].

The article discusses the changes made to the existing procedure for continuing medical education and the accreditation of medical workers due to a pandemic that began with the outbreak of coronavirus infection COVID-19 in early 2020. Under current circumstances, medical organizations encountered difficulties in organizing quarantine, purchasing disinfecting drugs, personal protective equipment and additional medical equipment, the need to introduce an emergency mode of work for employees, so there was a need to review and develop new rules for the work of medical workers during a coronavirus pandemic. Medicine is one of the progressive fields of scientific and entrepreneurial activity, making high demands on medical workers. Therefore, continuous training of doctors and medical personnel is caused by vital necessity, especially in the context of the coronavirus pandemic. Currently, the legislative level provides for the re-profiling of doctors of other specialties and the involvement of teachers and general medical organizations in the fight against coronavirus infection. In the face of the threat of the spread of coronavirus infection, on the recommendation of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, it was decided to transfer educational institutions to distance learning using educational technologies, which also requires great efforts on the part of doctors, as medical specialists need not only a large amount of theoretical knowledge , but also a sufficient number of practical skills. The article presents statistical and analytical data, the results of surveys of Russian doctors, expert estimates that allow us to draw conclusions regarding the effectiveness of educational programs and courses for the professional retraining of doctors in the context of a coronavirus pandemic.